Manufacturing Technician 3 (Day Shift)

Manufacturing Technician 3 (Day Shift)

The Manufacturing Technician 3 assembles, tests, troubleshoots, and prepares complex systems for shipment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role integrates mechanical, electrical, and control components, supports manufacturing engineers in resolving issues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices at all times, including electrical safety, proper lifting techniques, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow detailed work instructions to integrate subassemblies and components into complex systems in preparation for functional testing.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics to correctly assemble and verify system configurations.
• Use precision measurement tools, including torque wrenches, digital multimeters (DMMs), height standards, levels, and specialized electronic data-gathering tools as prescribed in work instructions.
• Disassemble and pack completed systems in preparation for shipment and delivery to customers, ensuring proper protection and documentation.
• Write clear and accurate daily pass-downs to communicate build status, issues, and progress to other team members and shifts.
• Store and maintain build data and records as directed, ensuring accurate documentation of assembly and test activities.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on complex systems and assist manufacturing engineers in diagnosing and resolving more complex issues.
• Identify and communicate improvement opportunities related to safety, manufacturing processes, or 6S practices as they arise.
• Use standard hand tools and standard office equipment to complete daily tasks and documentation.
• Perform repetitive assembly and testing tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required to support production schedules and revenue requirements.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations and team objectives.

Essential Skills

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in assembling and troubleshooting complex systems, including equipment with mechanical, electrical, vacuum-based, and control components.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools such as torque wrenches, digital multimeters (DMMs), height standards, precision gauges, levels, and electronic data-gathering tools.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience on complex equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of hardware, software, and control systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Strong aptitude for identifying and resolving recurring problems in assembly and test processes.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interface with assembly technicians, engineering, leadership, customers, sales, and marketing.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Ability to use standard hand tools and standard office equipment to complete daily tasks and documentation.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required to support production and revenue goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical engineering discipline is preferred.
• Experience in technical field service is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience using MS Word and Excel is preferred.
• Familiarity with 6S or similar workplace organization and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in assembly, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment focused on assembling and testing complex systems that may include vacuum-based equipment, electrical components, mechanical assemblies, and control boxes. The position follows a second shift schedule from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with the expectation of overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed to meet production and revenue requirements. Technicians regularly use standard hand tools, precision measurement instruments such as torque wrenches and digital multimeters, height standards, levels, and specialized electronic data-gathering tools. Standard office equipment and software, including MS Word and Excel, support documentation and communication. The work involves lifting up to 50 pounds, performing repetitive tasks, and working while sitting or standing for extended periods. The environment emphasizes electrical and mechanical safety, clean and organized work areas, and adherence to 6S and continuous improvement practices, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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